Cabbage with Ground Beef

Prepare

1. 🥄Heat a large skillet or braiser over medium heat on the stovetop.
2. 🔥Add the olive oil.

Cook

1. 🔥A braiser with cooked ground beef
2. 🧂Cook the Meat:

Steps

1. 🧂Add the ground meat to the pan.
2. 🍳Use a potato masher or wooden spoon to break it into small pieces.

Cook

1. 🍳Cook for 3–4 minutes until browned.

Prepare

1. 🫇Add Vegetables and Seasoning:

Steps

1. 🍽️Stir in the onion, carrots, red pepper, garlic, and tomato paste.

Prepare

1. 🌿Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and Italian seasoning (if using).

Cook

1. ✨Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Prepare

1. 🥄A braiser with cooked ground beef, carrots, onions, peppers, garlic and seasoning.

Steps

1. 🔥Add Cabbage and Liquid:

Prepare

1. 🧂Add the chopped cabbage, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (if using), and water.
2. 🍳Stir well to combine.

Cook

1. 🍳Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.

Steps

1. 🫇Stir occasionally to prevent the cabbage from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Cook

1. 🍽️A pot with cooked ground beef, vegetables and cabbage on a stove top

Steps

1. 🌿Check for Doneness:
2. ✨Uncover and check the texture of the cabbage.

Cook

1. ✨If necessary, increase the heat to medium-high and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes to evaporate excess liquid and finish cooking.
2. 🥄A braiser with cooked ground meat and cabbage dish on a stove top

Serve

1. 🥄Garnish and Serve:

Prepare

1. 🔥Sprinkle with chopped parsley or fresh herbs before serving.